The 4 Trendy Details to Steal from Korean Fashion

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We all know about K-pop, the Korean series that have made headlines, like Squid Game and Crash Landing on You on Netflix. However, Korean fashion is less known, yet the country is at the forefront in this field! Are you tempted to take a little detour to the Korean peninsula to explore the new trends?

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1. The Nude Look
2. Loose and Well-Cut Clothing
3. The Basics
4. Puffy Sleeves
5. Colors!
6. In Conclusion

The Nude Look

The nude look is not just reserved for makeup! The nude garment is synonymous with elegance and simplicity, and Korean fashionistas have understood this well by layering blouses and jackets in pale colors, enhancing them with a small crossbody bag or an accessory to give the outfit a pop of color.

No need to go for a total nude look to make an impact, quite the opposite! Nude is the perfect color to play stylist, as it serves as a solid foundation for the ideal look.
Korean fashion loves white or black, which pair beautifully with nude trousers or sets.
Nude can also be used in monochromatic shades to play with the tone-on-tone card. When handled well, tone-on-tone elevates an outfit with class and adapts to all moments of the day, whether at the office or in the evening; nude tone-on-tone will never let you down.

mode-coréenne-look-nude-femme — Nude look model Source: unsplash

Loose and Well-Cut Clothing

Perfection lies in the details of Korean fashion, and well-cut clothing ensures a great fit. The Korean look stands out for its elegant style and clean cuts.

Starting with a basic, the slightly long blazer that casually accompanies a skirt or a suit.

The jumpsuit is making a strong comeback, in rather autumnal colors like gray or teal. It is often paired with a cap, a cute bucket hat, or a pop of brighter makeup to give it some pep.

The Basics

The trench coat never goes out of style in Korea. The famous beige garment is still very much in vogue and is surely a fashion staple in our wardrobes. For a bit more originality, it also comes in carmine red or orange, and even brighter in chrome yellow.

Another staple that never leaves our closet: high-waisted styles and their thousand ways to wear them, in jeans, trousers, skirts, or shorts. The high-waist cut is queen in Korea!

And finally, the detail that perfects a look: a shirt tucked in halfway to give an asymmetrical look.

mode coréenne Seoul — Asymmetrical look for women Source: unsplash

Puffy Sleeves

This is the trend of the moment, and with the arrival of spring, puffy sleeves are making a grand return.
Worn as a blouse, they give a romantic look to high-waisted trousers.
Add a white shirt with puffy sleeves to bring a touch of originality to a classic outfit.
Dresses are not escaping the trend either. Puffy sleeves enliven spring dresses, giving them a romantic and light vibe. They also pair very well with a black dress for a more rock ‘n’ roll side.
On a long dress, puffy sleeves add a lovely traditional touch. They can also be worn on an oversized dress.
In short, as you can see, this is the trend from Korea that we will see blooming everywhere in 2022, so it’s time to embrace it.

Colors!

Korean fashion is also joyful and colorful. Colors, yes, but to be handled with precision.
From traditional outfits to the Seoul Fashion Week runway, Korean fashion uses colors with taste and lightness.
While the traditional Hanbok tends to favor bright colors, the new trend draws inspiration from a more romantic and pastoral side where pale pink and pale yellow are very much in vogue.